Bara - Sirmour, Rewa

Bara is a village situated in the Sirmour tehsil of Rewa district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sirmour and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Rewa. Piparaha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bara is 465522. The village covers a total geographical area of 141.55 hectares and falls under the 486441 pincode. Sirmour is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Bara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Mangawan Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Rewa Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bara

According to the 2011 Census, Bara village had a total population of 493 people, including 247 males and 246 females, living in 113 households. The sex ratio was 996 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.77%, with male literacy at 81.22% and female literacy at 66.36%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 135.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Category Total Male Female
Total Population493247246
Child Population (0–6 yrs)663432
Scheduled Castes (SC)1356867
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population315173142
Illiterate Population17874104

Nearby Villages of Bara

Bara is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
AtarailaSouth0.88 km
SigaiNorth-West1.08 km
PiparahaWest1.33 km
BaisaNorth-West2.00 km
DewasEast2.06 km
MalaNorth-East2.61 km
Shahpur 540West3.12 km
KanatoriNorth-East3.19 km
Phool-2South3.56 km
HatariEast3.67 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bara

Public transport in the Bara is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rewa, while the nearest airport is Satna Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sirmour to Bara is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rewa to Bara is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bara

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Bara village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Bara

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Bara village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Bara

Where is Bara located?

Bara village is located in Sirmour Tehsil, Rewa district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Bara?

The Gram Panchayat of Bara is Piparaha.

What is the pincode of Bara?

The pincode of Bara is 486441.

What is the population of Bara?

Bara had a total population of 493, including 247 males and 246 females.

How many households are there in Bara?

Bara had 113 households.

What is the literacy rate in Bara?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bara was 73.77%. Male literacy was 81.22% and female literacy was 66.36%.